Tokyo's government said on Saturday that new daily infections of COVID-19 in the Japanese capital declined to 82, the lowest since Oct. 19 last year. ( read original story ...)
India, Japan oppose ‘unilateral change of status quo’ in region by using force
India and Japan announced they would oppose the "unilateral change of the status quo by using force" in the region, Japan’s Foreign Ministry said Saturday. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida talked ... ( read original story ...)
Morning fire burns down 4 buildings in Osaka shopping street, killing one
One person is dead after a fire broke out early on Oct. 9 in a three-story building housing a kimono shop and residence here. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo announces names for panda cub twins
Giant panda twins born at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo in June finally got their names Friday — as the cubs are set to make their debut in January 2021. ( read original story ...)
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Find cheap flights from Hays (HYS) to Tokyo (NRT) from only. With COVID-19 situation, few airlines are offering waiving change fees for new flight bookings. 🤩 Book flights now to enjoy up to 53% off* ... ( read original story ...)
Sony set to become a major customer of TSMC’s first fab in Japan
TSMC's first chip plant in Japan should be placed on Sony's property, close to the Japanese company's image sensor factory in the Kumamoto prefecture, on the ... ( read original story ...)
This New Checkered Block Wall In Japan Is Completely Earthquake-Resistant
Advertisement All around the world, people are affected by natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis that not only damage property and land but also take millions of lives as well. Architects ... ( read original story ...)
George Soros’ Fund Reveals Surprise Bitcoin Bet Amid Huge $500 Billion Crypto Price Surge
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices have broken out this week, adding a massive $500 billion to the combined crypto market value in a matter of days. The bitcoin price has gained around $10,000 during ... ( read original story ...)
Robinhood Sees Crypto, Order Flow Payment Risks in Filing Update
Robinhood Markets Inc. said that regulatory intervention in cryptocurrency trading, and in a payment arrangement between brokerages and trading firms, could pose risks to its business. ( read original story ...)
The Cycle of Life Through the Lens of the Tokyo Olympics
The Games of the eighteenth Olympiad were staged in Tokyo 57 years ago, starting on October 10, 1964. This was also my wedding day, and I commemorate the date from both a public and private ... ( read original story ...)
Train derails, dozens injured after strong earthquake jolts Tokyo
A driverless train derailed in Tokyo and a water pipe in a neighboring prefecture burst after a strong quake rocked Tokyo Thursday night. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama hires industry veteran Philip Calhoun as Miss. plant manager
Auto industry veteran Philip Calhoun will become Mississippi plant manager and vice president of manufacturing for a Yokohama. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s YOASOBI Set to Drop New Single ‘Tsubame’
J-pop duo YOASOBI are set to release a new single called “Tsubame” on Oct. 25. The track is being featured as theme of NHK's SDGs TV series for children Hirogare! Irotoridori, a show that introduces ... ( read original story ...)
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto opens
Oakwood has opened Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto, reinforcing its commitment to double its global portfolio of managed properties by 2025. The brand’s 12th property in Japan also marks Oakwood’s debut in ... ( read original story ...)
White House Weighs Wide-Ranging Push for Crypto Oversight
The Biden administration is weighing an executive order on cryptocurrencies as part of an effort to set up a government-wide approach to the white-hot asset class, according to people familiar with ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange Binance ends derivatives trading and other offerings in South Africa
Binance will cease offering futures, options, margin, and leveraged trading in South Africa. Users have until January 6 to close their positions. ( read original story ...)